Thanks WalksWithBlackflies, I see you climb in upstate NY. I'll be in the area for Thanksgiving week, but cannot bring my winter gear unfortunately. Is there any chance I can find a nice non-technical ADK 46er that can be hiked without snowshoes and other gear?
so I don't need to say it, but...you guys are indeed lucky. Awesome sequence of photos, though. You bring "nail biting entertainment" on SP to a new level. Congratulations on this daring feat, but you're right. Next time the weather looks bad, wait for another and safer day. Nonetheless, great report-well written and presented, and your text and route photos will no doubt help those that follow in your footsteps prepare accordingly. Thanks for submitting this great report to SP.
I've become mostly disenchanted with trip reports, but this and your one on the Little Bear-Blanca traverse are outstanding. They are, to me, about what mountaineering is at its best-- exposed ridges and traverses where the only protection is your wits and your skill, and maybe a little luck as well. These reports are engrossing and inspirational, and I sincerely thank you for the work you put into them and for sharing them on SP.
A fun read with good pics! Looks like it'd be a blast (in rare CO high country good weather)! For being in such a hurry, you sure took a lot of pics! :) How cold was it? Seems like ditching the gloves could've sped things up (& been more secure), although when things are chilly, numb hands don't make technical terrain any easier.
I loved reading your trip report. It was incredibly engrossing. It makes me want to move to Colorado and begin climbing many of the peaks. I have been there twice and have loved the mountains.
Diggler: We usually get most of our pics when we stop to rehydrate or eat or at tricky climbing sections where we've to slow down anyway. We usually share the picture-taking load except on this trip where I had a low battery and doumall had no memory card, so we pooled in our resources. It wasn't too cold but I sustained some frostbite during a winter ascent and it still creates problems for me when the weather dips low enough. I don't take my gloves off unless the holds are tiny like on that tower.
That has to be one of the most exciting traverses in the state.
Here is a link to the earliest TR that I know of, although I suspect it has been done a long time ago.
www.fourteenerworld.com/TripReports/HTML/100TripReports.htm
except I don't know how to post a link here.
Thanks dsunwall... It's definitely an interesting traverse. I'm not sure if it's the most exciting traverse in the state, although it did have a couple 5.3-5.4 pitches and was pretty exposed.
WalksWithBlackflies - Sep 19, 2007 1:43 pm - Voted 10/10
ExposureI like exposure and all... but you guys bring it to a new level. Excellent TR. Felt like I was there.
maverick - Sep 19, 2007 2:31 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: ExposureThanks WalksWithBlackflies, I see you climb in upstate NY. I'll be in the area for Thanksgiving week, but cannot bring my winter gear unfortunately. Is there any chance I can find a nice non-technical ADK 46er that can be hiked without snowshoes and other gear?
mtnhiker13 - Sep 19, 2007 3:52 pm - Voted 10/10
you guysare crazy!! Great photos!
Aaron Johnson - Sep 19, 2007 8:56 pm - Voted 10/10
You said it...so I don't need to say it, but...you guys are indeed lucky. Awesome sequence of photos, though. You bring "nail biting entertainment" on SP to a new level. Congratulations on this daring feat, but you're right. Next time the weather looks bad, wait for another and safer day. Nonetheless, great report-well written and presented, and your text and route photos will no doubt help those that follow in your footsteps prepare accordingly. Thanks for submitting this great report to SP.
maverick - Sep 20, 2007 10:50 am - Hasn't voted
Re: you guysThanks mtnhiker13 / Aaron... This is an extremely interesting traverse with great views on a good weather day. We had a blast.
Prakash
CookieMonster - Sep 24, 2007 12:59 am - Voted 10/10
When I started readingI was already thinking that the weather looked sketchy. I wouldn't want to make those moves on wet rock...
Bob Sihler - Sep 25, 2007 2:23 pm - Voted 10/10
AwesomeI've become mostly disenchanted with trip reports, but this and your one on the Little Bear-Blanca traverse are outstanding. They are, to me, about what mountaineering is at its best-- exposed ridges and traverses where the only protection is your wits and your skill, and maybe a little luck as well. These reports are engrossing and inspirational, and I sincerely thank you for the work you put into them and for sharing them on SP.
Diggler - Sep 25, 2007 4:09 pm - Hasn't voted
nice TRA fun read with good pics! Looks like it'd be a blast (in rare CO high country good weather)! For being in such a hurry, you sure took a lot of pics! :) How cold was it? Seems like ditching the gloves could've sped things up (& been more secure), although when things are chilly, numb hands don't make technical terrain any easier.
doumall - Sep 25, 2007 7:46 pm - Voted 10/10
Re: nice TRI usually have plenty of time to take pics waiting for Maverick ;@ Just kidding... well, mostly kidding.
We did ditch the gloves on the tower for your exact reasoning.
tioga - Sep 25, 2007 7:38 pm - Hasn't voted
AwesomeI loved reading your trip report. It was incredibly engrossing. It makes me want to move to Colorado and begin climbing many of the peaks. I have been there twice and have loved the mountains.
Thanks for the report!
maverick - Sep 25, 2007 8:13 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: AwesomeThanks CookieMonster/Bob/Diggler/Tioga...
Diggler: We usually get most of our pics when we stop to rehydrate or eat or at tricky climbing sections where we've to slow down anyway. We usually share the picture-taking load except on this trip where I had a low battery and doumall had no memory card, so we pooled in our resources. It wasn't too cold but I sustained some frostbite during a winter ascent and it still creates problems for me when the weather dips low enough. I don't take my gloves off unless the holds are tiny like on that tower.
Brad Snider - Sep 26, 2007 6:04 pm - Voted 10/10
Nice!Always wondered about specifics of this route. Great report and awesome pics!
-Brad
BobSmith - Sep 26, 2007 9:12 pm - Voted 10/10
Amazing!Probably the best trip report I've seen on summitpost.
maverick - Sep 28, 2007 2:25 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Amazing!Thanks for the vote and comment Bob...
Scott Pierce - Sep 27, 2007 7:06 am - Voted 10/10
Trip ReportExcellent pictures and narrative. With trip reports this good, I can just stay home and read to get my fix!
aemter - Sep 27, 2007 12:12 pm - Voted 10/10
I likedall the pictures. Really makes the TR a joy to read (and see!). Nice work.
dsunwall - Sep 27, 2007 1:58 pm - Hasn't voted
Excellent!That has to be one of the most exciting traverses in the state.
Here is a link to the earliest TR that I know of, although I suspect it has been done a long time ago.
www.fourteenerworld.com/TripReports/HTML/100TripReports.htm
except I don't know how to post a link here.
maverick - Sep 28, 2007 2:29 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Excellent!Thanks dsunwall... It's definitely an interesting traverse. I'm not sure if it's the most exciting traverse in the state, although it did have a couple 5.3-5.4 pitches and was pretty exposed.
Matthew Van Horn - Sep 27, 2007 8:55 pm - Voted 10/10
excitingGreat series of photos with a fast-paced, lean report. Makes an exciting visual feast.
maverick - Sep 28, 2007 2:31 pm - Hasn't voted
Thanks...Scott/aemter/Asher, for the appreciation.